ADRIAN RODI'S TRAGIC MURDER IN CAWOOD: LIFE SENTENCE FOR EX-WIFE'S FATAL STRANGULATION

Adrian Rodi, a 50-year-old construction worker from the village of Cawood in North Yorkshire, has been handed a life sentence in prison following his conviction for the murder of his former wife, Angela Rider. The court heard that the tragic incident occurred on the evening of March 4th, after a heated argument over dinner at Ms Rider's residence in Cawood. The confrontation escalated quickly, culminating in Rodi strangling his ex-wife to death in a violent outburst that shocked the local community.

Rodi's history of controlling behavior and mental health struggles was a significant factor in the case. Witnesses and court records revealed that he had previously attacked Ms Rider on three separate occasions. These assaults included choking her and even attacking his current girlfriend during a holiday in Greece, where she lost consciousness. Despite being hospitalized in 2014 following an incident where he choked Ms Rider, Rodi was discharged after just three months and subsequently ceased taking his prescribed medication. His mental health issues, including depression and multiple sclerosis, were well-documented, and he initially faced a murder charge that was later reduced to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

On the day of the killing, Rodi strangled Ms Rider before calling emergency services and fleeing the scene. He was eventually apprehended in the Lake District, far from Cawood, after a police chase. The court heard that Rodi was aware of the risks associated with his mental health condition and his refusal to seek further treatment, which the judge, Tom Bayliss QC, described as leading to